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Montgomery Real Estate For Sale: 2451 Price St #B Montgomery, AL 36111

Tuesday, December 13, 2011
by The Hat Team

Montgomery Real Estate For Sale: 2451 Price St #B Montgomery, AL 36111

MLS#288964

Wonderful 1st floor condo in McGehee Estates!  New carpet, fresh paint, updated kitchen and tons of storage are just a few of the perks in this beautiful condo.  A soothing master suite has two walk in closets and a recently updated bathroom with tiled walk in shower. The sunroom off the kitchen that overlooks the private patio has been everyone's favorite place to hang out and relax. Call today for your personal tour.

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

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Buying Or Selling Montgomery AL Real Estate During The Holidays

Friday, December 9, 2011
by The Hat Team

Traditionally, both sellers of Montgomery AL real estate and those looking to purchase a home have avoided doing so during the winter months, especial in December.  Because the last month of the year is a time of many religious, social, and cultural celebrations, most people feel they are too busy to deal with real estate matters and/or are convinced that the market is pretty much dormant until at least early spring.  Not so, say many Realtors!  bellNot only do many folks have vacation time in December and are thus free to house shop, but the slower months are often the ones where buyers are really serious and prices have been reduced. 

According to Lendingtree there are five strong reasons to buy Montgomery AL real estate during this season:

  • Lower prices. Because many people are too busy to house hunt now, the slackening of demand is reflected in softer house prices.
  • Less competition. With fewer active house-hunters out there, you are unlikely to end up in a bidding war, and sellers will be willing to negotiate.
  • Favorable mortgage terms. Because there is less demand for mortgage money during the holiday season, lenders may be willing to shave a few basis points off the interest rate or to forgo some of their fees in order to get your business.
  • Tax deduction. If you close on or before December 31, you are likely to be eligible to deduct the interest component of your first monthly mortgage payment and any money you paid for points from your taxable income for this year.

If you’re a seller, check out Realtor.om for a long list of reasons that support their belief that December is a good time to sell your Montgomery AL real estate.  Some of their arguments include:

  • Less competition.  People who look at your home over the holidays are serious buyers who have fewer homes from which to choose.
  • Business moves.  January is traditionally a month where employers have to move so they can’t wait until spring.  They have to buy now-- you’re there to capture that market.
  • Advantage for you.  By selling now, you have the opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer for next year when houses are less and you’ll have more opportunities and properties to choose from.
  • Timing.  Many potential buyers want to settle before the end of the year for tax reasons.

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

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Montgomery Real Estate For Sale: 4730 Falcon Lane Montgomery, AL 36116

Friday, December 2, 2011
by The Hat Team

Montgomery Real Estate For Sale: 4730 Falcon Lane Montgomery, AL 36116

MLS#288849

Well loved and impeccably maintained! If you are looking for a pristine home, just ready to move into...look no further! This lovely home has everything your family needs to move in and start living. Formal living/dining room combo will accommodate a variety of furnishings, and could serve multiple purposes. The spacious eat-in kitchen has lots of storage and functional layout will be an asset to any cook. The paneled den/family room has a real fireplace to cozy up to on cold evenings, and the attached screened porch is a great spot to relax in more temperate seasons. Four bedrooms allow you and your family to spread out, and you will love the hardwood parquet flooring in the living room,dining room, hallway, and bedrooms! For the handyman or musician, there is an oversized detached garage with extra storage/studio space. All these amenities and priced well under $100,000! Snap this one up before someone beats you to it...

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

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Montgomery AL Foreclosure Trends - October 2011

Thursday, December 1, 2011
by The Hat Team

There were 882 Montgomery AL foreclosure homes for sale with 1 in every 796 housing units receiving a foreclosure filing in October 2011. The average selling price of a Montgomery AL home was $121,760 and the average foreclosure selling price was $52,416, a $69,344 savings, according to RealtyTrac.com.

Montgomery AL Foreclosure Activity and 30 Year Interest Rate

Montgomery interest rates averaged 4.07% in October while the number of foreclosed homes increased from 95 in September to 122 in October.

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Foreclosure activity is based on the total number of properties that receive foreclosure filings – default notice, foreclosure auction notice or bank repossession – each month. Interest rate is based on the average 30-year fixed rate from Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Montgomery AL Foreclosure Geographical Comparison

Montgomery AL foreclosure activity was 0.05% lower than national statistics. 0.03% higher than Alabama and the same as Montgomery County statistics for the month of October.

 

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Montgomery AL Foreclosure Activity by Month

The number of Bank-Owned properties increased from 53 homes in September to 55 in October. The number of Auctions increased from 42 to 67. There is a 6-month rising trend.

 

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Are you or someone you know behind on mortgage payments and facing a Montgomery foreclosure? You do have options. A short sale may be the answer to saving you, your family and your home. I am a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) with specialized training in helping families avoid foreclosure. Give me a call for a private consultation.

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

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Thanksgiving Thoughts from The Hat Team

Friday, November 18, 2011
by The Hat Team

happy thanksgivingThanksgiving is a time to reflect on the changes, to remember that we, too, grow and change from one season of life to another.  - Author unknown

Sarah Joespha Hale, author Mary Had a Little Lamb, campaigned vigorously for 20 years to have Thanksgiving made a national holiday.  Five presidents turned a deaf ear to her pleas, but Abraham Lincoln listened, and on October 3, 1863, he declared that the last Thursday in November would be a national holiday.  Sarah was also the one who urged that the Thanksgiving feast include such foods as turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce, and mashed potatoes of two kinds.  Sound familiar?

And speaking of food, are you thankful for the abundance of our planet?  Show your gratitude by implementing these “green” suggestions for your holiday meal:

  • Use organic cranberries, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin
  • Shop at a famers’ market
  • Start a compost pile with all your leftovers

Click here for other earth-friendly holiday ideas.

Interested in giving traditional foods a modern twist?  Try baby greens with fennel, wheatberry stuffing, and wild mushroom gravy.  What about shredded Brussels sprouts or cranberry spinach salad?  For recipes for these dishes and other updated foods, visit the web sites of Good Housekeeping and Allrecipes.

What do you get when you divide the circumference of a pumpkin by its diameter?  Pumpkin Pi!

 ”Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action.”
William Jennings Bryan

Giving back…Thanksgiving is a perfect time to share our blessings with those less fortunate than we are and to spread the spirit of friendship and community.  Opportunities for helping others during the holiday season are many and can involve one individual or the entire family.  Some ways to foster goodwill and embrace the idea of sharing include:

  • Collecting and contributing non-perishable foodstuffs for a local food bank.
  • Giving money to local agencies who feed the hungry.
  • Volunteering your time to sort supplies, set up and/or clean up, or serve meals on Thanksgiving Day.
  • Inviting a neighbor who lives alone to join you for dinner.
  • Taking a warm plate of Thanksgiving food--and a big smile--to a shut-in.
  • Contributing to holiday food collection bins in grocery stores.
  • Purchasing pre-packaged boxes of food (generally under $10.00) to be distributed by local grocers.
  • Checking with your local place of worship to see where you help is most needed.

support our troopsAnd remember our military personnel… by contacting A Million Thanks, a year-round campaign to show our appreciation for our U.S. military men and women, past and present, for their sacrifices, dedication, and service to our country through our letters, emails, cards, and prayers.  Over 5 million pieces of mail have been sent to date.  Zazzle will send free holiday cards to military folks, and Coupons to Troops has a great program in which you donate unwanted or expired coupons to military families living overseas.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!  Remember to be grateful for what you have and to “give thanks for unknown blessings already on the way.”  (Native American saying)

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Montgomery Real Estate For Sale: 3993 Green Acres Drive Montgomery, AL 36106

Thursday, November 10, 2011
by The Hat Team

Montgomery Real Estate For Sale: 3993 Green Acres Drive Montgomery, AL 36106

MLS#288337 

Looking for a great buy in Green Acres?? Come quick and check out this wonderful home that's ready for the next family to move in and love it! The huge front porch is inviting, the great room is comfy with a gas fireplace and built-in bookshelves, the spacious updated kitchen is perfect for hanging out and the covered patio and pool are perfect for entertaining. Please put this one at the top of your list to see!

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

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Thinking About Investing In Montgomery AL Real Estate? Read On

Thursday, November 10, 2011
by The Hat Team

Given the state of the economy, the housing “crisis,” and the volatility of the stock market, more and more folks with both extra cash and initiative are being drawn to the idea of property investment. Many real estate and financial gurus offer suggestions for you as a first-time investor in Montgomery AL real estate--both tips to follow and traps to avoid. First and foremost, all the experts stress the importance of your need to be realistic about the amount of time, money, energy, and commitment required in such a venture. Their second most common piece of advice is to educate yourself in as many areas of investment fundamentals as you can before you begin.

montgomery al real estateTIPS:

  • Develop a plan. Determine your purpose in becoming an investor. Do you want to flip houses, or are you more comfortable with a long-term rental? What kind of property do you want? Single family? Condo? Multi-family? Will you be bidding at an auction? Buying a short sale or foreclosure? What kind of financing will you need?
  • Identify your target area. Analyze the economic situation of the neighborhood, population levels, and potential employment prospects. Look at the availability of stores, schools, hospitals, and local industry. Determine the median property values.
  • Ask questions. Are prices in the area rising or falling? Is it a safe neighborhood? How long has the property been on the market? What is the condition of the interior and exterior structure?
  • Consider financial circumstances. What is the going rate for rentals in the area? What are the yearly taxes? What will it cost to maintain the property? What kind of financing will be available to you?
  • Avoid Montgomery AL real estate with HOA fees. Home Owner Association dues which pay for shared facilities and maintenance must be paid by you, the owner, and can be quite high, especially when major assessments are levied.
  • Have the property inspected by a professional before you buy. Common sense prevails here. You don't want any unpleasant surprises later on.
  • Stick to your preset buying criteria. Concentrate on your cash flow and not on potential capital appreciation.
  • Be sensible about renovations. Save the high end appliances, fixtures, features, and decorating for your own home. Use your head, not your heart, when outfitting the Montgomery AL real estate you’re buying for investment purposes.

Enjoy the adventure of investing but always be aware that such a venture can be risky. Make sure you consider the downsides as well as the opportunities for success.

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

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Montgomery AL Foreclosure Trends - Sept 2011

Wednesday, November 2, 2011
by The Hat Team

There were 973 Montgomery AL foreclosure homes for sale with 95 new foreclosures in Sept 2011. The average selling price of a Montgomery AL home was $129,586 and the average foreclosure selling price was $59,568, a $70,018 savings, according to RealtyTrac.com.

Montgomery AL Foreclosure Activity and 30 Year Interest Rate

Montgomery interest rates averaged 4.11% in September while the number of foreclosed homes increased from 80 in August to 95 in September.

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Foreclosure activity is based on the total number of properties that receive foreclosure filings – default notice, foreclosure auction notice or bank repossession – each month. Interest rate is based on the average 30-year fixed rate from Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Montgomery AL Foreclosure Geographical Comparison

Montgomery AL foreclosure activity was 0.07% lower than national statistics. 0.03% higher than Alabama and the same as Montgomery County statistics for the month of September.

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Montgomery AL Foreclosure Activity by Month

The number of Bank-Owned properties decreased from 55 homes in August to 53 in September. The number of Auctions increased from 25 to 42. There is a 6-month falling trend.

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Are you or someone you know behind on mortgage payments and facing a Montgomery foreclosure? You do have options. A short sale may be the answer to saving you, your family and your home. I am a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) with specialized training in helping families avoid foreclosure. Give me a call for a private consultation.

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

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Midtown Montgomery Real Estate Trends - Sept 2011

Friday, October 28, 2011
by The Hat Team

A buyer purchasing a typical American home at the prevailing average mortgage rate today would have a mortgage payment of  $698 a month. This figure is not much different from what a home buyer would have faced 30 years ago. In 1981, home prices were much lower but mortgage rates were reaching 18 percent. Today, home prices have come down by about 33 percent on average from the bubble years, but prices still remain comfortably higher than those of the 1980s. However, thanks to record low mortgage rates, the monthly payment obligations have been greatly reduced. This should be good news and bring new buyers into the market. However, very tight underwriting standards, unfortunately, are keeping some good, hard-working Americans from taking advantage of the super affordable conditions.

Now take a look at how the Midtown Montgomery real estate market performed in September.

Midtown Montgomery real estate sales statistics for September show the average sales price decreased by 14% to $143,362 when compared to September 2010.  The number of homes sold decreased by 4% in September 2011.  The median sales prices decreased by 5%, and market times increased 25% or 45 days.  The highest selling home price decreased by 7%, and the lowest selling home price decreased by 99%.

Midtown Montgomery September 2011 September 2010
Homes Sold 24 25
Average Selling Price $ 143,362 $ 166,118
Median Selling Price $ 130,500 $ 137,000
Days On The Market 179 134
Highest Selling Price $ 425,000 $ 455,000
Lowest Selling Price $ 1 $ 6,000

For the latest Midtown Montgomery real estate market conditions in your area, please call me at 800-HAT-LADY or visit HomesForSaleInMontgomeryAlabama.com.

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

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Information is provided by the Montgomery Area Association of Realtors and is deemed accurate but not guaranteed.

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Montgomery Real Estate For Sale: 6524 Cypress Lane Montgomery, AL 36117

Tuesday, October 25, 2011
by The Hat Team

Montgomery Real Estate For Sale: 6524 Cypress Lane Montgomery, AL 36117

MLS#287958

Tucked away on a quiet side street in this East Montgomery neighborhood, you will find this cute brick home perched on a knoll. Large open backyard feels more like country living than city, and there is plenty of room for you, your kids, and/or pets to roam. Open floor plan means you can be in the kitchen and still see your family and friends in the large breakfast/dining area and family room. Close to all the conveniences of town, yet just far enough out to feel like you have some "breathing" room. 

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Sandra Nickel and the Hat Team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Montgomery AL real estate market. Sandra assists buyers looking for Montgomery real estate for sale and aggressively markets Montgomery AL homes for sale. Sandra is also an expert in helping families avoid foreclosure through short sales and is committed to helping families in financial hardship find options. For more information you can visit AvoidForeclosureMontgomery.com.

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